05 · Surf journal · Dominican Republic – Stories from the north coast
Forecast notes, long reads and the odd argument about which end of the beach is better.
A week on the north coast without a car
How far the guagua, a moto and your feet get you, and where they do not.
Where to eat in Cabarete after a dawn session
Breakfasts that are worth the walk, and one that is not.
The waterfalls, done properly
Damajagua early, with the official guides, before the buses.
Six peaks, one bay: a map of Encuentro
Where each break sits, who it suits and when it works.
Río San Juan, the town the coast road forgets
Lagoons, a fishing harbour and the quietest beaches in the east.
What a first lesson at Encuentro actually looks like
From the beach briefing to standing up, hour by hour.
Written by people who paddle out here
Surfing Dominican Republic has been an online surf resources since 2011. The information is provided as is, information can be incorrect, shops / restaurants open and close, so information can be outdated, even though we try to be as accurate as possible.
Corrections, tips and arguments: info at surfingdominicanrepublic.com
About the journal
Who writes Surfing Dominican Republic?
The guide is written and photographed by people who paddle out on the north coast, with help from the surfers, kiters and cooks of Cabarete who correct us when we get it wrong.
Is anything on this site sponsored?
No. Where we recommend a camp, a school or a restaurant, it is because we have used it, and we say why.
What does the journal cover?
Forecast notes for Playa Encuentro, long reads on the surf spots, wing foiling and kitesurfing in Cabarete, food, travel without a car and trips inland to the waterfalls and the mountains.
How often are the guides updated?
Names, prices and conditions are checked each season, and every page shows the issue it belongs to.